As drone threats escalate across Europe, staying ahead demands faster innovation, stronger partnerships and real operational insight. Counter UAS Technology Europe 2026 brings together the key decision-makers, programme leads and industry pioneers driving the next generation of counter-drone defence.
With new initiatives and rapid market growth across the region, this event gives you direct access to the latest technologies, emerging requirements and practical lessons needed to protect personnel, infrastructure and missions.
Building on a sell-out 2025 edition with 290 attendees from 36 nations, the 2026 conference will deepen discussions on detecting, targeting and defeating hostile drones. The Mobile Deployable Focus Day returns to spotlight last-line-of-defence solutions for forces operating in contested environments.
Why this conference is mission-critical for you:
Hear directly from top global leaders including representatives from the UK, US, Ukraine, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, NATO, Switzerland and more.
Gain exclusive insight from General Sir Roly Walker, Chief of the General Staff of the British Army, delivering the opening keynote address.
Engage with senior leadership, operators and acquisition specialists across NATO and allied nations - ensuring every corner of the C-UAS community is represented.
Participate in expert-led discussions and dedicated networking, designed to accelerate collaboration and strengthen counter-drone strategies.
Access the latest thinking and technology to stay ahead of an increasingly complex and fast-evolving drone threat.
The C-UAS Conference is a must-attend if you’re working in defense, security or critical infrastructure protection
It’s the place to get the latest news from peers and a perfect event for networking
Most experienced C-UAS SME hub globally
Absolutely excellent event
High quality of speakers, good networking opportunities and chance to get a feel of the industry
Highly recommended
Confirmed Speakers Include:
General Sir Roly Walker, Chief of the General Staff, British Army
Brigadier Stu Nassé OBE, Head Capability Coalition, British Army HQ
Colonel Valentyn Kuianov, Head of the Department of Unmanned Air Defense Systems, Air Command Center, Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Colonel Nathaniel Huston, Deputy Chief Technology & Data Officer, U.S. Central Command
Colonel (Ret.) Vadym Slyusar, Principal Research Fellow, Central Research Institute of Armaments and Military Equipment, Armed Forces of Ukraine
Colonel Nicolas Mueller, Head Defence Procurement Cooperation, Armasuisse / Federal Office for Defence Procurement
Dr Cristian Coman, Principal Scientist, NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency)
Group Captain Phil Hateley, Assistant Head, Futures, UK Joint C-UAS Office
Group Captain Samuel Wiseman, Commander, RAF Regiment
Harijs Osis, C-UAV Specialist, National Armed Forces of Latvia
Lieutenant Colonel Alexandre Papy PhD, NATO Defence Against Terrorism DAT Counter UAV Chairman and Professor, Department of Ballistics and Weapon Systems, NATO and Belgium Royal Military Academy
Lieutenant Colonel Andre Haider, SME UAS & C-UAS, JAPCC (Joint Air Power Competence Centre)
Lieutenant Colonel Dominic Burn, SO1 C-SAT, British Army HQ
Lieutenant Colonel John Hope, Branch Chief, Force Protection Division, Royal Norwegian Air Force Warfare Center
Lieutenant Colonel Rudiger Rauch, Assistant Branch Chief, German Federal Ministry of Defense
Lieutenant Commander Kieran Lewis, Above Water Battlespace, IAMD Effects Capability Sponsor, Royal Navy
Major General Adrian Ciolponea, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation Representative in Europe, NATO
Major Michel K.C. Koopman, C-UAS Program Manager, Royal Netherlands Air Force
Ori Marom, SAE Industry Technologies Consortia & Program Manager New Mobility, Port of Rotterdam
Roy Bookham, Chief Scientist, C-UAS Platforms Division, Dstl
Sean Bittick, C-UAS and Capability Development Officer, NATO
Senior Representative, Experimentation and Trials Group
Squadron Leader Hugo Morris, SO2 Counter-small Uncrewed Air Systems, Project 6 Lead, British Army
Wing Commander James Hemingfield, SO1 CUAS, UK MOD
Wing Commander Richard Maughan, OC No 2 Counter UAS Wing, RAF
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Venue
Disclosed after registration To ensure the security of the event, the exact location will not be disclosed publicly. Once your booking has been confirmed and approved, you will receive the full event location and address, along with the hotel booking form.
